A man claiming my email was involved in illicit activity called, but his unverifiable claims and suspicious accent prompted me to end the call.
Is That Tech Support Call a Porn Extortion Scam?
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Imagine answering a voicemail that claims your email is being used to download illegal porn. That scenario matches a growing wave of extortion scams that weaponize broken‑English warnings about child‑porn or fake software renewals. The safest move is to never call the provided number—those lines feed the fraudsters and may expose you to higher‑priced services. Instead, block the caller, delete any suspicious emails, and report the incident to the FTC or your phone carrier. Keep your accounts secure with strong passwords and two‑factor authentication, and always verify any alleged issues directly with the legitimate company’s official contact channels.
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Recent Reports for (800) 232-9192
The number is still in use, with a caller identifying himself as Paul, who initially claimed to be from Xfinity before switching companies during the call, making accusations about our systems being used for illicit activities, with the sound of other scammers audible in the background, including Paul's whispers to his colleagues.
A call was received from an individual claiming to be James Wilson from Yahoo Network, speaking broken English and making alarming accusations regarding email activity, which appears to be a scam
I recieved a message claiming someone was using my old email AOL address for child porn, and they asked me to call them, it was a creepy message
Following an email about a Norton antivirus renewal I hadn't initiated, which would be charged to my credit card, I was provided with a number to call: 1-800-232-9192
A msg arrived saying Tech Support, but it seem someone is using my e-mail for nefarious purpose, the person had a foreign accent, it's obvious a scam
Although I did not answer the call, a message was left in broken English claiming my email address was being used for illicit activities; the caller, who sounded foreign, offered assistance if I were to call back at a provided number, which I believe is a new type of scam.
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